4 weeks ago
Job title : Project Manager
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : September 20, 2024
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- In this role, the Project Manager will cultivate a collaborative and efficient work environment, managing both internal teams and external partners, including freelancers, contractors, and suppliers. With a keen focus on risk management and continuous process improvement, the Project Manager will ensure seamless communication, resource allocation, and adherence to project plans. Their leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and dedication, ultimately contributing to the company’s vision of designing experiences that matter.
Accountabilities & Metrics
- Develop Comprehensive Project Plans: Create detailed project plans for all new projects within two weeks of project initiation.
- 100% project plans developed and approved by management and clients before commencement.
- Resource Allocation and Management: Allocate resources for all projects within the first week of project approval and adjust weekly as needed.
- Maintain a resource capacity utilization rate of at least 80% across all projects.
- Budget and Timeline Tracking: Implement and use a project tracking system to monitor project timelines and budgets in real-time.
- Ensure 95% of projects are completed within 5% of the initial budget estimates.
- Risk Identification and Management: Identify potential project risks early and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
- Reduce project delays by 20% through proactive risk management.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration: Manage internal teams, freelancers, contractors, and suppliers to achieve project objectives.
- Conduct weekly cross-functional meetings with 100% attendance from relevant teams.
- Client and Management Reporting: Develop and distribute detailed project status reports bi-weekly to management and clients.
- Achieve a 95% on-time delivery rate for project status reports.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement at least 5 process improvements per quarter to enhance project management efficiency.
- Increase the on-time project completion rate by 15%.
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure effective communication protocols are in place and adhered to by all project stakeholders.
- Achieve a 90% satisfaction rate from internal teams and clients on project communication effectiveness.
Key Criteria/Requirements
Educational Background:
- Ideally, a degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Relevant Work Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, particularly in the design or exhibit industry.
Project Management Skills:
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Monday.com), excellent organizational and communication skills, proven leadership skills, ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and high attention to detail.
Technical Knowledge:
Knowledge of design processes, experience with human resource planning tools/software, and ability to interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated and driven to succeed, ability to keep calm and focused under pressure, high emotional intelligence (EQ), assertive and positive communicator, and a commitment to consistency and excellence.
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
- Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
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